Coordinator, Continuous Improvement

Aecon Group

Aecon Group Inc. is a leading, integrated, Canadian-based construction and infrastructure development company. Our projects range from transportation and transit to energy, utilities, and urban development. We are committed to safety, innovation, and making a difference in the communities where we work.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint, improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, the tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with the deployment of Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support the implementation and sustainment of lean practices across assigned projects.
• Assist project teams with the application of the Last Planner System (LPS).
• Coordinate Pull Planning, Lookahead Planning, Weekly Work Planning, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support constraint identification, tracking, and resolution processes.
• Assist in planning and facilitating problem-solving workshops using structured methodologies.
• Track actions arising from improvement initiatives and verify completion with action owners.
• Support implementation of A3 problem solving, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Coordinate lessons learned collection, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Train project support and construction personnel on Waste Walk and waste elimination methodologies and provide oversight where required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or Business.
• 1-3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, or Project Coordination.
• Experience on construction or infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting workshops, reporting, or process improvement initiatives is an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Effective organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.